coding robots

[ezcc]

DS is 9 and enjoys making games on scratch- and likes gadgets. I thought one of those coding robots might be fun but am a little overwhelmed by the choices- anyone have one they like? I was looking at the sphero ones but looks like they are mostly sold out.

[SnuggleBuggles]

We have the Lego one but it never got much love. I’m sure the right kid would have a blast with it though


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[ang79]

My kids have used Sphero and and Ozobots in school and had fun with them.

[boilermakermom]

We purchased Sphero and Ollie a few years ago as birthday gifts. They both still get a lot of play; more Sphero than Ollie. The company has excellent customer service!! There was a delay in shipping when we ordered, and the gift almost didn't make it in time for DD's birthday. They overnighted the gift, tossed in t-shirts the accessory pack and stickers. Definitely went above and beyond!!!!

Maybe contact them and ask if you can get on a wait list, or when they restock.

[lizzywednesday]

My kids have used Sphero and and Ozobots in school and had fun with them.

I love Ozobots!

[Snow mom]

Which sphero is the best? I know they are backordered but wondering which one I should be looking for.

[boilermakermom]

We have the SPRK+, Jump Ramps, Terrain Park and nuby cover. Love the SPRK+. We have had a blast building different courses, etc. with it.

I don't know much about the Mini. Looks fun especially if you have two or three of them together. The maze tape would be neat.

[Snow mom]

We have the SPRK+, Jump Ramps, Terrain Park and nuby cover. Love the SPRK+. We have had a blast building different courses, etc. with it.

I don't know much about the Mini. Looks fun especially if you have two or three of them together. The maze tape would be neat.

I panic ordered a BOLT, which may or may not actually move up enough in ship date to arrive before Christmas. Took me until just now to realize the BOLT has replaced the SPRK+ so I guess comparing them becomes moot. I’m already feeling a bit over my head with this thing, but I know both DS and DD have some experience with it from school. DS also wanted a robot last year and what our very sweet relative sent was kind of a nightmare that took hours of parent involvement to put together and then didn’t even work :-(

[boilermakermom]

I panic ordered a BOLT, which may or may not actually move up enough in ship date to arrive before Christmas. Took me until just now to realize the BOLT has replaced the SPRK+ so I guess comparing them becomes moot. I’m already feeling a bit over my head with this thing, but I know both DS and DD have some experience with it from school. DS also wanted a robot last year and what our very sweet relative sent was kind of a nightmare that took hours of parent involvement to put together and then didn’t even work :-(

Don't feel overwhelmed. They are incredibly user friendly and super easy to figure out!! Our family was completely new to the Sphero world and had no problems figuring out the apps and pairing it. What device will you use it with?

[ezcc]

I ordered a Sphero mini from amazon because they are in stock, and if he likes it will get a bolt for his January birthday. Thanks!

[Snow mom]

Don't feel overwhelmed. They are incredibly user friendly and super easy to figure out!! Our family was completely new to the Sphero world and had no problems figuring out the apps and pairing it. What device will you use it with?
He has a relatively recent iPad I'm hoping to pair with. I emailed the technology teacher and she recommended dash, but walking to school this morning he said his favorite is sphero mini because it's easy to use. So now I've ordered one of those too :ROTFLMAO: